Reviews

Giles Coren
Duck rillettes were unfatty but full of richness and came with a slash of expertly home-made foie gras terrine. Three rounds of imported saucisse de Morteau were sweet and garlicky and served on warm boiled potato slices with a good sauce gribiche.

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The Independent Magazine
“A just-so bistro that delivers classic dishes done with the best ingredients from the UK and France. So, Alsace bacon with diver-caught scallops and black pudding. Best French staff, too.” – Tracey MacLeod

The Saturday Times Knowledge
“Le Vacherin offers quality French bistro cuisine in refreshingly undersigned surroundings…The 90 strong list of regional French wines gives diners an enviable choice.”

Harpers & Queen Restaurant Guide
“Le Vacherin feels as though it has been around forever. Malcolm John has captured the spirit of la France profonde with seasonal cooking.”
– Jennifer Sharp

London Eating
“a great bistro – simple, assured French cooking served smartly to a relaxed clientele and at a decent price…If you’re a cheese fan this is probably one of the best places to try it in.” – Nick Harman

The Independent on Sunday Review
“Le Vach is immediately warm and likeable, pushing all the good-old-French-bistro buttons…Chef Malcolm John is well versed in the repertoire of French cooking…This is Magnificent…a nice, modest establishment offering good value all year round,” – Terry Durack

MetroLife
“The cooking is good here, well-balanced dishes, intense flavours, good seasoning and a healthy dollop of real passion…Le Vacherin is a relative newcomer, but already chef proprietor Malcolm John seems tohave won the hearts and minds of the locals with a combination of passionate cooking and a rather old-fashioned French menu.” – Charles Campion

The Green - Magazine
"We were spoilt for choice with the food, and there was plenty to fulfil a romantic evening out, including the signature dish of whole, baked Vacherin to share. I opted for the plate of charcuterie, which would have been a meal on its own and was imaginatively presented on a rustic cheese board."
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Zagat Survey for London Restaurants 2009
"Underrated and overlooked" (except by us) in a part of Chiswick "lacking serious restaurants" , this "very french" eatery is appreciated for its "terrific classic cooking" that's " not too heavy" ; the fare, along with " diligently discreet service" , makes it " worth the price".